My C310 when powering up goes into "initializing" mode, per the printer screen, and stays that way

I have a Photosmart Prem C310. When I power it up, it goes into "initializing" mode on its screen, and stays there, with the little light beam circling the HP logo forever. It never gets to the menu screen. I can only power down by pulling power cord. I reinsert power cord and it repeats the above symptom. Any ideas, before I just junk it??
Thanks!!

Do you have it plugged directly into a wall outlet? If not, take it off of the surge protector and plug it directly into the wall outlet to ensure that it is getting enough power. Even if the prior set up is how the printer has always been connected; it can develop a problem over time by not being plugged directly into a wall outlet.
The next step to take is to make sure that the light on the module is lit. I would then reset the external power module:
Follow these steps to reset an external power module.
Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet, power strip, or surge protector.
If the printer uses a power module with a detachable power cord, disconnect the cord from the power module.
Wait 15 seconds.
If the printer uses a power module with a detachable power cord, reconnect the power cord to the power module.
Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. Do not use a power strip or surge protector.
Check to see if the power module on the power cord has an indicator light.
If the power module does not have an indicator light, continue to the next step.
If the power module has an indicator light, make sure that the light is on.
If the indicator light is off , contact HP to replace the power module.
If the indicator light is on, try to power printer back on using power button. I hope that this helps.
I am a former employee of HP...
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